Ontario Nature Blog

As we come to the end of 2020, we want to celebrate some of our accomplishments, and the positive impact you help us have on the wild species and wild spaces you love. We are deeply thankful with our members, volunteers, nature network groups, and supporters for helping us make the best out of 2020. Despite dealing with a global pandemic and the government’s environmental de-regulation agenda, we are now ...

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As we battle through the uncertainties of 2020, the question to ask ourselves is: What brings us peace, healing, a sense of oneness, freedom, clarity and equilibrium? Any guesses? You got it right: nature. This season, instead of being caught up in the Christmas chaos, think about what you can do different that will bring ...

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Who equates the words “fall harvest” with the slaughter of inedible birds? The Government of Ontario, apparently. On July 30th it announced the introduction of a fall hunting season for double-crested cormorants, using these fine words: “Fall Harvest for Double-Crested Cormorants Introduced to Protect Local Ecosystems.” The ugly truth is that from September 15 to ...

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Bill 197 unravels environmental protections, including the following: It is also important to note, that on July 6, 2020, the United Nations released a report linking environmental degradation with future pandemics. One of the drivers of disease is “unsustainable utilization of natural resources accelerated by urbanization, land use change and extractive industries.” Riding roughshod over ...

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On July 8, the Government of Ontario introduced an omnibus bill (Bill 197) which proposes to amend 20 pieces of legislation with minimum debate in the Legislature and no public consultation. Ramming it through at lightning speed, the government may sneak the new law through as early as next week, minimizing any opportunity for public ...

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